Hundreds of homeowners paying thousands per month on mortgages -- much more costly than what their homes are now worth -- tried to get help from Wells Fargo Bank on Wednesday.

Bank representatives are gathered inside the Sacramento Convention Center, where outside, protesters yelled anti-bank chants and told the banks customers not to expect any real help from mortgage consultants.

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Outside the Convention Center, about a dozen Occupy Sacramento protesters said the help being offered was not enough, and that banks should stop all foreclosures.

Those seeking loan modifications or other relief were too embarrassed about their financial situations to speak in detail to KCRA 3, but one man said he was able to get his monthly payment lowered by $1,000, while several others said the event was of no help.

One homeowner, who would not give his name, said he was offered a forbearance, allowing him to pay nothing now, but have to make up for it in future years by paying double the amount he owes monthly today.

The reason he is having difficulty making payments is that he hurt himself and cannot work, he said.

A representative for Wells Fargo said two out of three customers who apply for help receive some type of alternative to the monthly payment they now owe. The representative did not have information on how many people are satisfied with those alternatives.

The event will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday, and then again from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.